Water Weekly: No role in approval of system conservation projects for West Slope districts
If you can only read three stories about Western water this week, read these: 1. West Slope water managers will not review, approve applications for conservation program In a major change to
Watershed health and drought resilience funding opportunities for Spring 2023
Despite the above average snow totals and atmospheric rivers that this winter has brought, the West remains in the grips of a multi-year drought. Landowners are grateful for above average
Water in California with Wade Crowfoot, California Secretary of Natural Resources
Wade Crowfoot was appointed California Secretary for Natural Resources in 2019. As Secretary, Crowfoot oversees an agency of 19,000 employees charged with protecting and managing California’s diverse resources, including its
Water Weekly: ‘We have to provide them with a business decision’
This week, I'm traveling down the Lower Colorado and talking to some of the major water authorities in the lower basin on a tour organized the Water Education Foundation. So,
Water Weekly for February 13th
If you can only read three stories about Western water this week, read these: 1. Southeast Wyo. looks to voluntarily reduce certain water use In this story from intrepid Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Water Weekly for February 6th
If you can only read three stories about Western water this week, read these: 1. (Arizona’s) local water authorities talk groundwater management strategies Arizona’s local leaders are taking seriously Governor Katie Hobbs’
What landowners need to know about the 2023 System Conservation Pilot Program
On December 14, 2022, the Upper Colorado River Commission (UCRC) issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice of Request for Proposals regarding a potential funding opportunity for voluntary participation in a System Conservation
Water Weekly for January 30th
If you can only read three stories about Western water this week, read these: But first, a quick note from our partner, the LOR Foundation: The LOR Foundation, a private foundation that
Water Weekly for January 23rd
If you can only read three stories about Western water this week, read these: 1. Colorado River District has guidance for System Conservation Program applications Considering making an offer of conserved water
What landowners need to know about the farm bill and water
It has been a busy year at the Capitol. After much back-and-forth, two major pieces of legislation passed that will bring considerable new investments to Western working landscapes: the Inflation
Water Weekly for January 9th
If you can only read three stories about Western water this week, read these: 1. Lake Mead may get a boost as Rockies snowpack off to strong start The atmospheric rivers that
Water Weekly for December 12th
If you can only read three stories about Western water this week in advance of the Colorado River Water Users Association conference in Las Vegas (meet us there!), read these: 1.